Date:         Sat, 12 Aug 2006 22:41:41 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
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From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: Dometic frig question
Comments: To: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
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Would this explain why it would run with the bypass valve button pushed by
not otherwise?

Mike

On 8/12/06 9:29 PM, "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote:

> Nope. I doubt the thermocouple is the issue. Check your exhaust and
> inline pipes to be sure they are clear of cobwebs and that you have
> adequate propane (and propane pressure). Under normal circumstances
> it may take several minutes to get proper air circulation from the
> burner chamber (longer in hot weather has been my experience).
>
> I did have an issue similar to what you describe. I found I was low
> on propane. Later it resurfaced, but once I switched regulators, I've
> not had a problem.
>
> On Aug 12, 2006, at 9:14 PM, Mike Miller wrote:
>
>> My new Westy interior is mostly in. The frig only works while the
>> ignition
>> button is being pushed in. I assumed this meant the thermocouple
>> switch was
>> bad and wouldn't open even after it had been heated by the pilot.
>>
>> Sound correct?
>
>